Flats, Nebraska

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Flats, Nebraska
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Coordinates: 41°36′N101°24′W / 41.6°N 101.4°W / 41.6; -101.4
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County McPherson

Flats is an extinct town in McPherson County, Nebraska, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. [1]

History

A post office was established at Flats in 1919, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1972. [2] Flats derives its name from Lombard Flats, an early farm in the area. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Flats, Nebraska
  2. "McPherson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  3. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 99. ISBN   0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.

41°34′08″N101°21′07″W / 41.56889°N 101.35194°W / 41.56889; -101.35194